Tasty Cook Recipes

Roasted Garlic Bread

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 5 Min
READY IN 20 Min
SERVINGS - 8

INGREDIENTS

* 3 bulbs garlic
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice the tops off of the garlic bulbs so that the tip of each clove is exposed. Place the bulbs on a baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil.

2. Bake for 30 minutes, or until garlic is soft.

3. Set the oven to broil. Slice the loaf of bread in half horizontally, and place cut side up on a baking sheet.

4. Squeeze the cloves of garlic from their skins into a medium bowl. Stir in the butter, parsley, and Parmesan cheese until well blended. Spread onto the cut sides of the bread.

5. Broil for about 5 minutes, until toasted.

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Roasted Garlic Bread

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Baked Teriyaki Chicken

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 1 Hr
READY IN 1 Hr 30 Min
SERVINGS - 6

INGREDIENTS

* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 1 tablespoon cold water
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1/2 cup soy sauce
* 1/4 cup cider vinegar
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 12 skinless chicken thighs

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and ground black pepper. Let simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and bubbles.

2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

3. Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Brush chicken with the sauce. Turn pieces over, and brush again.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn pieces over, and bake for another 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Brush with sauce every 10 minutes during cooking.

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Classic Fish & Chips

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 25 Min
READY IN 45 Min
SERVINGS - 4

INGREDIENTS

* 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 cup milk
* 1 egg
* 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
* 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets

DIRECTIONS

1. Place potatoes in a medium-size bowl of cold water. In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk and egg; stir until the mixture is smooth. Let mixture stand for 20 minutes.

2. Preheat the oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3. Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are tender. Drain them on paper towels.

4. Dredge the fish in the batter, one piece at a time, and place them in the hot oil. Fry until the fish is golden brown. If necessary, increase the heat to maintain the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) temperature. Drain well on paper towels.

5. Fry the potatoes again for 1 to 2 minutes for added crispness.

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Zucchini Casserole

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 25 Min
READY IN 40 Min
SERVINGS - 2

INGREDIENTS

* 1 1/3 cups sliced zucchini
* 3/4 cup water
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
* 1 egg
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 1/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers

DIRECTIONS

1. In a saucepan, combine the zucchini, water, onion and green pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain.

2. In a bowl, beat the egg. Add mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; mix well. Stir into vegetable mixture. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

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Tags: casserole, Vegetarian

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Deviled Crab Casserole

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 30 Min
SERVINGS - 2

INGREDIENTS

* 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
* 1 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
* 3/4 cup milk
* 1/4 cup chopped green onions
* 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted, divided
* Paprika

DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl, combine crab, 3/4 cup of bread crumbs, milk, onions, eggs, salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Add 4 tablespoons of butter; mix well. Spoon into a greased 1-qt. baking dish.

2. Combine remaining bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown and edges are bubbly.

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Deviled Crab Casserole

Tags: casserole

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